Staff Writer With AFP
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Europe
Russia Says Two Militants Killed in Anti-Terror Raid
Russia said its counter-terror forces had killed two militants and discovered a cache of weapons during a raid in the volatile region of Dagestan.
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Asia Pacific
UN Chief Calls for ‘Dialogue’ With the Taliban, Fears for the Sahel
UN chief Antonio Guterres expressed fears that the hardline Islamists' return to power in Afghanistan could embolden jihadists in the Sahel.
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Asia Pacific
Machines Not Missiles on Show at North Korea Anniversary Parade
North Korea put tractor-towed artillery, fire engines, and health personnel in orange hazmat suits on show at a parade in Pyongyang.
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Africa
125 Villagers Massacred in Ethiopia’s Amhara: Doctors
At least 125 villagers were massacred in Ethiopia's Amhara region earlier this month.
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Asia Pacific
Anti-Taliban Force Vows Resistance to ‘Pariah’ Govt
Afghanistan's last resistance group denounced the Taliban's new interim government as "illegitimate" and destined for "pariah" status.
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Middle East
Regime Fire Kills Four Civilians in NW Syria: Monitor
Regime artillery fire killed four civilians including a child in Idlib city in Syria's last major rebel bastion.
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Africa
Burkina Faso, Mali Agree Joint Force Against Jihadists
Burkina Faso and Mali agreed to mount joint military operations against jihadist groups who have ravaged Africa's Sahel region.
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Africa
Libya Says Senior IS Figure Embarak al-Khazimi Arrested
Libyan authorities said that government forces have arrested Embarak al-Khazimi, a senior Islamic State group figure.
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Middle East
Israel Strikes Gaza After Incendiary Balloon Attacks
Israel launched airstrikes against Gaza, retaliating after incendiary balloons launched from the blockaded Palestinian enclave had started fires.
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Asia Pacific
Taliban Claim Total Control Over Afghanistan
The Taliban claimed total control over Afghanistan, saying they had won the key battle for the Panjshir Valley.
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